Learning Mentor

Opogo Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support provider based in Barking and Dagenham is seeking a passionate Learning Mentor to support young individuals in their educational journey. Responsibilities include delivering tailored mentoring sessions, collaborating with staff, and promoting a positive learning environment. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Education or Psychology and excellent mentoring skills. Opportunities for professional development are also available.

Benefits

Mobile app for easy availability management

Higher pay rates

Access to CPD-certified courses

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in an educational setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored mentoring sessions to students.
• Support students in overcoming learning barriers.
• Collaborate with staff to create support plans.

Skills

Mentoring skills

Empathy

Communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or Psychology

Job description

Overview

Learning Mentor - Secondary

Are you passionate about supporting young individuals in their educational journey? Do you possess exceptional mentoring skills and a genuine desire to make a positive impact? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Mentor at our prestigious Secondary School based in Barking and Dagenham. Join our dedicated team and help shape the lives of our students.

Responsibilities

• Delivering tailored one-on-one and group mentoring sessions to students, focusing on their specific needs and goals.
• Supporting students in overcoming barriers to learning, including emotional, social, and behavioral challenges.
• Collaborating with teaching staff and parents/guardians to create individualised support plans and monitor progress.
• Providing guidance and advice on study skills, time management, and exam preparation.
• Organising and facilitating workshops and extracurricular activities to enhance students' personal development.
• Promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment that fosters respect, resilience, and self-confidence.
• Maintaining accurate records of student interactions, progress, and achievements.
• Liaising with external agencies and professionals to ensure comprehensive support for students when necessary.

Qualifications And Skills

• A bachelor\'s degree in Education, Psychology, or a related field (relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).
• Previous experience working with young people in an educational or mentoring capacity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents/guardians.
• Strong organisational abilities to manage individual caseloads and maintain accurate records.
• Empathy, patience, and a non-judgmental approach to support students from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of relevant safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

About Opogo Education

Opogo Education is reshaping the traditional supply agency model making it faster, fairer and more efficient. Our benefits include:

• Easy-to-use mobile app: set your availability and pay rates from our mobile app and let the jobs come to you.
• Higher rates: our tech-led approach allows us to reduce costs for schools and pay our educators more than traditional agencies.
• One-click timesheets: approve your timesheets once a week all through the mobile app.
• Smart match: we match you with the most suitable jobs so that schools can easily find you and send you opportunities.
• Social enterprise: we reinvest our profits back into the education sector to support you. Access hundreds of CPD-certified courses for free through our Learn platform.

Opogo Ltd is accredited by the REC and in accordance with KCSIE 2025 guidelines, any offers of employment are subject to our strict vetting, safeguarding and reference procedures.

Opogo is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require any accommodations during the application process, please let us know.